The National Unity Government (NUG) has reportedly sent a formal objection letter to India’s foreign minister expressing serious concern over junta leader Min Aung Hlaing’s planned visit to India.
The letter was sent on 27 May by NUG Foreign Minister Zin Mar Aung.
According to the letter, the NUG said it was “deeply concerned” by reports regarding the visit of “terrorist junta leader Min Aung Hlaing” to India, describing the situation as alarming for the people of Myanmar.
The NUG pointed out that since the 2021 military coup, Myanmar has been suffering from prolonged conflict, instability and a severe humanitarian crisis. Under such circumstances, it urged India not to engage in any action that could be interpreted as granting political legitimacy to the military regime.
The letter also stated that any election organized under the junta’s control could never override the legitimacy of Myanmar’s 2020 general election and called on India not to support any electoral process that would prolong military dictatorship.
The NUG emphasized that India has long upheld democratic governance, rule of law and regional stability, and urged the Indian government to carefully consider the consequences of engaging with a regime accused of normalizing military rule in Myanmar.
It also appealed to India not to encourage what it described as an unconstitutional seizure of power and an illegitimate political system established through force.
The letter further stated that the long-standing friendship between Myanmar and India is rooted not only in state-to-state relations but also in deep ties between the two peoples, adding that a sustainable partnership can only be built on democratic values and respect for the will of the people.
The NUG urged India to continue engaging with Myanmar in ways that prioritize democracy, peace, human rights and the aspirations of the Myanmar people, stating that standing with the people of Myanmar during this critical period would help strengthen future bilateral relations between the two countries.
